Cause Corrective ActionApplication Color Matching Priority is set to Off inthe Windows printer driver.(See "Layout Sheet (Windows).") ➔ P.182Color may change slightly even on the same modelof printer if you use a different version of the firmwareor printer driver, or when you print under different set-tings or in a different printing environment.Follow these steps to prepare the printing environment.1. Use the same version of firmware or printer driver.2. Specify the same value for all settings items.Banding in different colors occursBanding in different colors occursCause Corrective ActionThe paper feed amount is out of adjust-ment.Adjust the feed amount.(See "Adjusting the Feed Amount.") ➔ P.581Printing does not proceed smoothly be-cause print jobs are interrupted duringtransmission.Exit other applications and cancel other print jobs.In the Control Panel menu, Adj. Priorityis set to Print Length.Setting Adj. Priority to Print Quality in the Control Panel menu and adjusting the feedamount may improve results.(See "Adjusting the Feed Amount.") ➔ P.581The Printhead is out of alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment.(See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ P.574The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged.(See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") ➔ P.599Streaks may occur if you set the PrintQuality too low.Choose a higher level of Print Quality in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver andtry printing again.Printing in Fast or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink than in Highest or Highmodes, but the printing quality is lower.(See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") ➔ P.58The type of paper specified in the printerdriver does not match the type loaded inthe printer.Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.(See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.375(See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.394Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in theprinter.1. Press the Stop button and stop printing.2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.Colors in printed images are unevenColors in printed images are unevenCause Corrective ActionLine Drawing/Text is selected whenprinting images in many solid colors.In Print Priority in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, choose Image.You are printing on paper that curls easi-ly.Printed colors may appear uneven on the leading edge of paper that is susceptible to curling.Select a stronger level in VacuumStrngth in the Control Panel menu to increase suctionagainst the paper, or specify a leading margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) or more.(See "Adjusting the Vacuum Strength.") ➔ P.587Printed colors may be uneven if you setthe Print Quality too low.Choose a higher level of Print Quality in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver.Printing in Fast or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink than in Highest or Highmodes, but the printing quality is lower.(See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") ➔ P.58Color may be uneven between dark andlight image areas.Select Unidirectional Printing in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver.Banding in different colors occurs iPF685User's GuideTroubleshooting Problems with the printing quality644Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
